Watch Voices Visions online: Episode 13 William Carlos Williams

Born in 1883, the gifted writer William Carlos Williams was also a doctor who practiced as a pediatrician in New Jersey. He wrote stories, plays, and poems, capturing the imaginations of many. His first published work Poems appeared in 1909. He befriended many other artists and writers, including Allen Ginsberg and Ezra Pound. Williams later wrote the introduction to one of Ginsberg's books. In this video, Ginsberg and others seek to draw connections between the industrialization of America and Williams' poetry. The video also notes how Williams sought to create a unique American voice for poetry, one centered around everyday people and events. Though he produced many popular writings, Williams managed to continue practicing medicine throughout his life. His son also chose to become a writer and doctor. Williams received the Pulitzer Prize in 1963, the same year he died.

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